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SW16 5EW

Sherwood Avenue

Streatham Common & Vale

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Overview

Postcode SW16 5EW is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Common & Vale ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Streatham Vale area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Streatham Vale is £66,556 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Common, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Streatham Vale Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Streatham Vale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,996 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Streatham Vale has an average crime rate, with approximately 59 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Streatham Vale is £66,556 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 5EW.

Flood risk

Low

Streatham Vale near SW16 5EW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Streatham Common located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 5EW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.8 mi

3

Norbury

Southern

Walking directions to Norbury
0.8 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 5EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStreatham Vale ParkMediumWalking directions to Streatham Vale Park
0.2 miEardley Road Sidings Nature ReserveSmallWalking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve
0.4 miOakleigh Way Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
10,623.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.56(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.65(-27%)
Vehicle crime
8.01(-15%)
Other theft
6.55(-43%)
Burglary
5.82(+6%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
91
26.53%
Other White
48
13.99%
Caribbean
34
9.91%
Other
27
7.87%
African
25
7.29%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
44.6%
Level 3 (A level)
47
16.91%
No qualifications
36
12.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
7.91%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
35.65%
Owns with a mortgage
35
30.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
22.61%
Social rents from council
8
6.96%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.61%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Streatham Common & Vale

Median price£527,500
Price per sq ft£564
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£356K – £724K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £527,500 (about £564 per square foot) in Streatham Common & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £1,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached18£909,750£536
Terraced46£653,750£563
Flats54£356,750£567

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Streatham Common & Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365,000£875,000£489,000
2017£940,000£387,500£755,000£515,750
2018£360,000£750,000£504,000
2019£1,522,500£345,000£777,500£500,000
2020£1,330,000£373,750£1,019,500£540,000
2021£1,347,500£378,500£866,000£600,000
2022£1,415,000£370,000£870,000£627,500
2023£1,425,000£398,500£945,000£632,500
2024£1,357,500£375,000£960,000£672,500
2025£590,000£350,500£912,500£642,500
2026£397,000£907,000£645,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£602£491£506
2017£437£617£497£492
2018£564£427£505
2019£611£534£491£497
2020£576£589£563£507
2021£570£591£562£566
2022£518£619£604£573
2023£557£575£584£594
2024£639£603£595£594
2025£565£576£536£572
2026£563£568£574
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Streatham Common & Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 5EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 5EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Feb 202514, Sherwood Avenue, London, SW16 5EWTerracedFreehold£580,000
19 Nov 2025107A, Streatham Vale, London, SW16 5SQFlatsLeasehold£240,000
28 Feb 20257, Woodmansterne Road, London, SW16 5UUTerracedFreehold£625,000
22 Apr 20263, Churchmore Road, London, SW16 5UYTerracedFreehold£455,000
22 Oct 202542, Woodmansterne Road, London, SW16 5UXTerracedFreehold£474,000

Schools

In the SW16 5EW postcode area, located within Streatham Vale, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 5EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGranton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miAll-throughWoodmansterne SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryStanford Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 5EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGreensStreatham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 5SEWalking directions to Greens
0.2 miLeonard Mini Market11 Leonard Road, London, SW16 5SYWalking directions to Leonard Mini Market
0.2 miKevin Super ChoiceEardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TFWalking directions to Kevin Super Choice
0.2 miLidl216 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HXWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miSunshine Food & Wine378 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1ABWalking directions to Sunshine Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,303
Band B£1,520
Band C£1,737
Band D£1,954
Band E£2,388
Band F£2,822
Band G£3,257
Band H£3,908

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW16 5EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Danny Adilypour

Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Dom Armstrong

Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sarah Cole

Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Steve Reed

Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyStreatham and Croydon NorthE14001527
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Streatham ValeE02000652
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 035CE01003142
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 5EW

Is SW16 5EW (Streatham Vale) safe?

The area around SW16 5EW records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SW16 5EW?

The median sale price around SW16 5EW in Streatham Vale is £527,500 (about £564 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 5EW?

There are 18 schools close to SW16 5EW, including Granton Primary School (Outstanding), Woodmansterne School (Good) and Stanford Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 5EW?

The closest station to SW16 5EW is Streatham Common in TfL zone 3, about 476 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 5EW?

SW16 5EW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,996 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW16 5EW (Streatham Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 5EW is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Danny Adilypour (Labour and Co-operative Party), Dom Armstrong (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sarah Cole (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.